Hematologist, University of NC; Clinician, Medical Educator, Clinical Researcher; Blood Clots (DVT, PE), Blood Thinners (Anticoagulation), Clotting Disorders.
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Joined February 2014
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Stephan Moll, MD retweeted
#WTDay21 is Oct 13th.
Ever wonder how long you should treat a DVT? Should you use thrombophilia testing? How to tell if a clot is new or old? Dr. Moll will teach you that & more! @StephanHDMoll
Visit ACForum.org on 10/13/21 for 45 mins w/an expert! @thrombosisday
Increased risk for blood clots (in legs or lungs, i.e. DVT or PE) with COVID-19 vaccination? No. Statement from the scientific ISTH here: bit.ly/3cowYVX. It is recommend that all eligible adults should continue to get the vaccine.
If you are on a blood thinner (of have had a DVT or PE), is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes! Things to consider, see Clot Connect summary: bit.ly/2L9APfS
Severe COVID-19 in ICU: Important blood thinner trial (ACTIV-4) stopped prematurely because of efficacy futility and concerns about safety of anticoagulation. bit.ly/2KokOlW. Algorithm UNC currently uses: bit.ly/2WysC7l .
New study shows low DVT/PE rate (0.48% over 6 weeks) after hospital discharge in COVID-19 patients - bit.ly/39ZWm2O.
Updated UNC COVID-19 anticoagulation algorithm - bit.ly/30sP6ta: After hospital discharge prophylactic blood thinners only for selected patients.
For patients on blood thinners: Eliquis, Pradaxa, Savaysa, Xarelto, Lovenox and Fragmin are too expensive? What financial assistance programs are available? Discussion and relevant links summarized here - bit.ly/2z9RAl3 - by Clot Connect.
Brand Coumadin is being discontinued; Jantoven and generic warfarin not a problem. Info and alternatives for anticoagulant/blood thinner treatment discussed here: bit.ly/2VHV1bo
COVID-19 anticoagulation treatment algorithm: bit.ly/3ewhlvP - for health care professionals.
Stephan Moll, MD retweeted
Patients on blood thinners (anticoagulants):
What you need to know about refilling your prescriptions during the coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19 and Coagulopathy – Two Management Guidance Documents For Health Care Professionals. Details and summary here: bit.ly/3bua4uc
After bariatric surgery, if anticoagulation is needed: Can Xarelto, Eliquis, Pradaxa or Savaysa reliably be used? Or is warfarin a better choice? bit.ly/39hQmjS
High level athletes and blood clots: Nice to be a clotting specialist, assisting athletes through the UNC "Athletes and Blood Clots" clinic/program to potentially get back to play. es.pn/2rNREDy. Thanks for the teamwork, UNC Sports Medicine colleague Dr. Josh Berkowitz.
Astronaut with blood clot: good outcome, successful mission. Honor to be a clotting specialist called upon by NASA bit.ly/37G9Bn5. Case publication at NEJM today, Jan 2, 2019.
Athletes with blood clots (DVT and PE): Why do they clot? Can they continue their sports on blood thinners? bit.ly/2ovlpau
Testosterone therapy: Is it a risk factor for blood clots (DVT and PE)? Mild risk factor at best, when newly started. bit.ly/2HUFN9Q.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) - can direct oral anticoagulants be used? Summary of 4 ongoing/completed studies and a perspective, in ASH's The Hematologist: bit.ly/2F8U9VR + TRAPS study (warfarin versus Xarelto) prematurely stopped - what are the results?
World Thrombosis Day. Wish EVERYBODY with new DVT/PE received this brochure: bit.ly/2xCt0HL. Answers most questions patients have.
Newly diagnosed with DVT or PE: when is it safe to fly? Wait a few weeks or ok to fly immediately? Discussion at bit.ly/2tPNjig
Can the new oral blood thinners be used in antiphospholipid syndrome? Very few data; individual decision. Discussion:bit.ly/2s9sJ8n